CMS funding for programs

Changing patterns of reimbursement in psychology have made it difficult for many programs to fund postdoctoral residencies at desired levels, but there are some nontraditional options that allow for federal funds to be used for postdoctoral training programs. The Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) offers one such option, although there are specific requirements that need to be met by the program in order to receive such funds. To learn more about the CMS reimbursement program for psychology training, and for a description of programs that were successful in obtaining this funding, see: Stucky, K., Buterakos, J., Crystal, T., & Hanks, R. (2008). Acquiring CMS funding for an APA-accredited postdoctoral psychology fellowship program. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 2, 165-175.

Download APPCN Self-Study Guide

This form describes the requirements for programs to be members of the Association. It is intended to provide Directors of postdoctoral programs in the Association, or those who wish to join the Association, a format for evaluating their programs on a set of specific training activity guidelines and standards. The standards are based on the Policy Statement of the Houston Conference on Specialty Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology (Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 1998, 13, 160-166) and on standards and policy decisions of the Association.

Please download and complete the form. Send the application to:

Email (preferred):
kathleen.otoole@choa.org

Mail:
Kathleen O'Toole, Ph.D., ABPP/CN
Department of Neuropsychology
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite
1001 Johnson Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30342